After 15 years playing the role of Mrs. Claus, Jessie Brown will hang up her red dress and cap for the final time. The 74-year-old said she's enjoyed her run, which has included standing by Santa's side for at least a decade in the Conyers Christmas parade Saturday. Jessie Brown as Mrs. Claus poses with her first Santa, Bernie Bourdon, in this 1998 photo.

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CONYERS -- After 15 years playing the role of Mrs. Claus, Jessie Brown will hang up her red dress and cap for the final time. The 74-year-old said she's enjoyed her run, which has included standing by Santa's side for at least a decade in the Conyers Christmas parade. She's also made appearances at countless tree lightings and events with Santa at churches, day cares and schools.